Weekly Usage of a Product Is 8 Units

question 29

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Weekly usage of a product is 8 units. Since the plant operates 50 weeks per year, this leads to annual usage of 400 units. Setup cost is $40 and annualized carrying cost is $80. Weekly production of this product is 12 units. Lead time is four weeks, and safety stock is one week's production. What is optimal kanban size? What is the optimal number of kanbans?

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Appealing To Buyers

Strategies used by companies to attract and persuade potential customers to purchase their products or services.

Direct Channel

A distribution method where a company sells its products or services directly to its customers without the use of intermediaries or third parties.

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